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Date Posted: 13:21:38 08/27/02 Tue
Author: rb
Subject: From Friday Night's Herald

ARGAUM LOOKING FORWARD WITH NEW SCRUM MACHINE


08:21 - 23 August 2002

Plymouth's second oldest rugby club started a new era this week when they took delivery of their new custom-built scrum machine.

Plymouth Argaum, who were founded in 1876 - 11 years after the team which was to become known as Plymouth Albion, were able to order the machine after winning an 'Awards for All' lottery grant.

Plymouth-based firm APS metalwork designed and built the machine to fit Argaum's pack (pictured left), as well as making it suitable for the new youth teams that the club is currently developing.

Argaum coach Simon Robertson was delighted with the scrum machine and thanked APS metalwork for the splendid job they have done.

"This new scrum machine will help improve on what is considered one of the best packs in our league," he said.

Argaum narrowly missed promotion last season to Devon Two, but are hoping to rectify that in the seasons to come.

They are currently working on a partnership with Lipson Vale Community College, which will start during the coming autumn term.

The partnership is designed to develop Plymouth's newest team, as Lipson Vale is the only secondary school in the city not to have a rugby team.

Their off-field facilities also received a boost when their website, www.argaum.org.uk, was Rugby News website of the month for April 2002.

"We have seen the lack of promotion as a wake up call," added Robertson.

"We have had a good long look at how we have played our rugby in the past and what we need to do over the coming season to ensure promotion.

"We are also offering somewhere for the youth of Plymouth to play out of school, which we feel is a must if teams like us are to survive."

Argaum have already started pre-season training and have changed their approach as part of a promotion drive.

The Devon Three side are currently seeking sponsors for their new youth team, and sponsors are also required for kit and a second-hand minibus.

If anyone is interested in joining or sponsoring Plymouth Argaum contact Simon Robertson on 01752 212423, or visit their award-winning website www.argaum.org.uk.

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